WinStar Group, an established electrical contracting company with operations across the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Saudi Arabia (KSA) and India, has announced multiple urgent job vacancies across engineering, electrical testing, commissioning, industrial maintenance, panel wiring, substation automation and sales. The recruitment drive offers opportunities for qualified graduate engineers, experienced electrical professionals, diploma holders and ITI-qualified candidates, depending on the position.

The company is seeking candidates for seven different positions, including Graduate Engineers for Technician Positions, Power System Protection Engineers, Substation Testing and Commissioning Engineers, Panel Wiremen, Industrial Electricians, Sales Engineers and Substation Automation System Engineers.

These vacancies cover several locations across the Gulf region. While most of the engineering and technical positions are available in Qatar, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, the Sales Engineer position is specifically listed for the UAE. Interested candidates can submit their updated CVs to the email addresses provided for each role.

About WinStar Group

Established in 2004, WinStar Group is an electrical contracting company that provides a comprehensive range of services to clients across different industries. Its operations extend across the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and India, with a focus on electrical infrastructure, power systems and industrial projects.

The company’s services cover the complete contracting process, including design, procurement, installation, project management, testing, commissioning and related technical services. Its operations support projects that require reliable electrical systems and specialised engineering expertise.

WinStar Group’s areas of service include transmission and distribution substations, power plants, the oil and gas sector, airports, process plants, transportation networks, commercial developments and property projects.

The company emphasises professional workmanship, efficient pre-planning, skilled technical personnel and permanent local teams to support project execution. Quality assurance, workplace health and safety, environmental protection and productive efficiency are also identified as key priorities in its operations.

The current recruitment announcement includes opportunities for candidates with different levels of experience, ranging from graduate engineers beginning their technical careers to senior professionals with extensive experience in substation testing, protection systems and commissioning.

1. Graduate Engineers for Technician Positions

Job title: Graduate Engineers for Technician Positions
Locations: Qatar and UAE
Job type: Full-time
Educational qualification: Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) or Electronics and Communication Engineering (E&C)
Experience: Basic experience in the electrical field
Application email: [email protected]

WinStar Group is urgently seeking graduate engineers for technician positions in Qatar and the UAE. This opportunity is intended for engineering graduates who have a background in electrical or electronics engineering and are interested in gaining practical experience in the electrical contracting and power systems sector.

According to the recruitment announcement, selected candidates will initially work in technician positions for the first two years. During this period, they will receive the benefits and facilities applicable to technicians.

Candidates who demonstrate good performance during this period may subsequently be promoted to Testing and Commissioning Engineer positions, with benefits applicable to engineering roles.

This opportunity may be suitable for recent graduates who want to develop their practical knowledge of electrical systems, testing procedures, equipment installation and commissioning activities. Working in a technical environment can help graduates understand how electrical engineering principles are applied in actual projects.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Engineering degree in EEE or E&C. Basic experience in the electrical field is required, although the announcement does not specify a minimum number of years of experience for this position.

Interested candidates should prepare an updated CV highlighting their educational qualifications, technical knowledge, any relevant work experience and familiarity with electrical equipment or engineering projects.

Applications should be sent to [email protected].

2. Power System Protection Engineer

Job title: Power System Protection Engineer
Locations: Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE
Job type: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable
Educational qualification: First-class graduate degree in Electrical Engineering
Experience required: Minimum five years as a Protection Engineer
Application email: [email protected]

WinStar Group is also looking for experienced Power System Protection Engineers to support electrical power infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE.

The role is intended for qualified electrical engineers with a strong technical background in protection systems, relay configuration, testing and commissioning. Applicants must have experience working with electrical protection equipment used in substations and power plants.

Key responsibilities

The selected candidates will be responsible for configuring and testing protection relays associated with generators, transformers, transmission lines, cables, motors and feeders. They must be able to carry out the technical checks required to ensure that protection systems operate correctly under different operating conditions.

Candidates should understand relay coordination studies and be capable of reviewing the relevant reports before uploading protection settings and configurations to relays. The role also involves functional testing of relays and complete protection schemes.

Experience in end-to-end testing and unit protection schemes is important. Engineers should be able to verify that protection equipment and associated systems work together as intended.

The position also requires knowledge of Substation Control and Monitoring Systems (SCMS) associated with equipment from manufacturers such as GE, ABB, Siemens and SEL. Candidates should be capable of establishing communication links within substations and between substations and control centres.

Additional responsibilities include carrying out the retrofitting of protection systems at substations and power plants. This work requires technical knowledge of existing installations, system upgrades and the testing needed to confirm the correct operation of modified equipment.

Qualifications and experience

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a first-class graduate degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Have a minimum of five years of experience as a Protection Engineer.
• Have completed more than 20 substation projects.
• Have completed at least five retrofit projects.
• Hold an attested degree certificate for employment in the UAE or Saudi Arabia, as applicable.
• Pass the relevant utility or municipality examination required for the country in which the employment visa is issued.

The salary is negotiable and may depend on the candidate’s qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.

Candidates with a strong background in relay coordination, protection system configuration, substation automation interfaces and commissioning are encouraged to submit their CVs to [email protected].

3. Substation Testing and Commissioning Engineer

Job title: Substation Testing and Commissioning Engineer
Locations: Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE
Job type: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable
Educational qualification: First-class graduate degree in Electrical Engineering
Experience required: Minimum seven years as a Substation Testing Engineer
Application email: [email protected]

WinStar Group has announced another vacancy for experienced Substation Testing and Commissioning Engineers. This position is intended for electrical engineering professionals with substantial experience in testing, commissioning, maintenance and retrofitting of electrical systems.

The selected engineers will be responsible for testing a range of electrical equipment used in substations and power infrastructure projects. The position requires the ability to work independently and conduct detailed checks to verify the performance, safety and operational reliability of electrical installations.

Key responsibilities

The main duties include testing switchgear components, power transformers, generators, cables, bus ducts, motors and gas-insulated switchgear (GIS).

Candidates must also be able to test backup protection relays and carry out the required configuration work. The role involves conducting operational and functional checks of electrical systems to confirm that equipment and associated components function correctly.

Engineers will be expected to perform stability and sensitivity tests on complete electrical systems. These tests help verify that protection systems respond appropriately to operating conditions and potential faults.

The job also requires the ability to carry out retrofitting and maintenance testing independently. Candidates should be familiar with evaluating existing installations, identifying technical issues and verifying equipment performance after maintenance or modifications.

The role may involve coordinating with other project teams to complete testing activities, resolve technical problems and ensure that electrical systems are ready for operation.

Qualifications and experience

The company has specified the following requirements:

• A first-class graduate degree in Electrical Engineering.
• A minimum of seven years of experience as a Substation Testing Engineer.
• Completion of more than 12 substation projects involving voltages up to 400 kV.
• Completion of at least three retrofit projects.
• An attested degree certificate for employment in the UAE or Saudi Arabia, as applicable.
• Successful completion of the relevant utility or municipality examination required for the country in which the employment visa is issued.

The salary is negotiable.

This position may be suitable for experienced engineers with hands-on knowledge of high-voltage equipment, protection systems, commissioning procedures and substation maintenance.

Qualified candidates can send their CVs to [email protected].

4. Panel Wireman

Job title: Panel Wireman
Locations: Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE
Job type: Full-time
Education: Diploma preferred; ITI qualification may also be considered
Experience: Five years in panel integration preferred
Salary: Negotiable
Application email: [email protected]

WinStar Group is seeking Panel Wiremen to undertake electrical panel wiring, component installation, termination and testing activities. The position is intended for technically skilled candidates who can read electrical panel drawings and carry out wiring work independently.

Applicants with experience in panel integration, control panels and electrical assembly are particularly relevant to this vacancy.

Key responsibilities

The selected candidates will be required to read and interpret panel drawings and use them to complete control and protection panel wiring.

The work includes panel wiring, crimping and termination in accordance with the relevant drawings and technical requirements. Candidates must also be able to arrange switchgear materials according to panel General Arrangement (GA) drawings and the Bill of Materials (BOM).

Other duties include installing electrical components inside control panels, labelling and ferruling wires, and carrying out glanding and termination of field cables.

The position also involves conducting continuity tests on control panels to check electrical connections and identify potential wiring issues.

Candidates should be familiar with the correct handling of electrical components and the importance of maintaining accuracy when working with control and protection systems.

Qualifications and experience

The company prefers candidates with a diploma, although applicants holding an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) qualification may also be considered.

A minimum of five years of experience working with panel integrators is preferred. Practical experience in control panel wiring, electrical termination, cable management and panel testing would be relevant to the position.

Applicants should highlight their technical qualifications, previous panel wiring experience and familiarity with electrical drawings in their CVs.

Interested candidates can apply by emailing [email protected].

5. Industrial Electrician

Job title: Industrial Electrician
Locations: Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Education: Diploma preferred; ITI qualification may also be considered
Experience: Five years in refurbishment and repairs preferred
Salary: Negotiable
Application email: [email protected]

WinStar Group is urgently recruiting Industrial Electricians for work involving electrical equipment, industrial systems, repairs and maintenance. The role is suited to candidates with hands-on experience in manufacturing facilities, production plants and industrial electrical installations.

The selected candidates will be expected to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain electrical equipment used in industrial environments.

Key responsibilities

The role involves working with control panel equipment and electrical components, including low-voltage circuit breakers, low-voltage transformers, power supplies, contactors, variable-frequency drives (VFDs or inverters) and other electronic equipment.

Industrial Electricians will be responsible for installing new or refurbished electrical systems and equipment used in manufacturing and production plants.

After installation, candidates must conduct the necessary tests to confirm that machinery is ready for use and identify any problems that need to be resolved before equipment enters regular operation.

The position also requires troubleshooting electrical equipment when faults occur on the factory floor. Candidates must be capable of identifying possible causes of equipment failure and determining the appropriate corrective action.

Additional duties include repairing and maintaining existing equipment. Once a fault has been identified, the electrician will use suitable tools, replacement parts and technical procedures to restore the equipment to proper working condition.

The role requires practical problem-solving skills and the ability to work with different types of electrical and electronic equipment.

Qualifications and experience

The company prefers candidates who hold a diploma, but applicants with an ITI qualification may also be considered.

Five years of experience in equipment refurbishment and repairs is preferred.

Applicants with experience in industrial electrical maintenance, control panels, circuit breakers, VFDs, transformers and production machinery may find this position relevant to their background.

The position is listed as full-time and permanent, with salary negotiable.

Interested candidates should send their updated CVs to [email protected].

6. Sales Engineer

Job title: Sales Engineer
Location: UAE
Application emails: [email protected] and [email protected]

WinStar Group is also inviting applications for the position of Sales Engineer in the UAE. This opportunity is aimed at candidates with an engineering background, knowledge of electrical power products and experience dealing with customers and businesses in the electrical industry.

The position requires technical product knowledge alongside communication and customer-handling skills.

Qualifications and requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.

The recruitment announcement specifies knowledge of the Qatar market and at least two years of experience, along with a valid Qatar driving licence. It also mentions a transferable visa or a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from a Qatar employer, where applicable.

Because the position is listed for the UAE while these requirements refer to Qatar, applicants should confirm the applicable driving licence, employment visa and eligibility requirements with the recruitment team before applying.

Relevant technical experience

Candidates should have experience handling electrical power products, including extra-low-voltage (ELV) and high-voltage (HV) products.

Experience dealing with utility organisations in the transmission and distribution sector, as well as manufacturers, principals and business associates, is also required.

The company is seeking candidates with product knowledge in areas such as:

• Cable management systems.
• Busbars.
• Electrical cables.
• Transformers.
• Energy meters.
• Lighting products.

Good communication skills in English and Arabic are specified for the role.

Applicants should emphasise their engineering qualifications, electrical product knowledge, customer relationship experience and relevant sales background when preparing their CVs.

Applications can be sent to [email protected] or [email protected].

7. Substation Automation System Engineer

Job title: Substation Automation System Engineer
Locations: Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE
Education: Diploma in Engineering
Experience required: Minimum five years of work experience in electrical substations
Application email: [email protected]

The final vacancy in the announcement is for a Substation Automation System Engineer. WinStar Group is seeking candidates with experience in electrical substations, commissioning, technical documentation and automation systems.

The position focuses on ensuring that substation automation solutions are installed, tested, configured and commissioned correctly.

Key responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for commissioning transmission and distribution substations. This includes new construction projects, extensions, retrofits and modifications.

The engineer must ensure that installed systems are functional and correctly energised in accordance with the project requirements.

The role also involves validating customer system deliveries to identify errors or discrepancies in design packages and installation work. The recruitment announcement refers to solutions associated with Hitachi ABB Power Grids.

Candidates must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications to understand the intended design and operation of the proposed system.

Providing technical support during installation, execution testing and commissioning activities is another key responsibility.

The engineer will also be required to prepare technical documentation within the scope of the assigned work. This may include drawings, test plans and configuration files.

Strong interpersonal skills are required, as the role involves working with project teams, technical personnel and other stakeholders throughout installation and commissioning activities.

Qualifications and experience

The company has specified the following requirements:

• A diploma in Engineering.
• At least five years of work experience in electrical substations.
• The ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience supporting installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• The ability to prepare relevant technical documentation.
• Good interpersonal and coordination skills.

Candidates with experience in substation automation, transmission and distribution infrastructure, retrofit projects and system commissioning should highlight these skills in their applications.

Interested applicants can submit their CVs to [email protected].

How to Apply for WinStar Group Jobs

Candidates interested in the advertised positions should prepare an updated CV and send it to the email address specified for their preferred role.

Most positions use the company’s general recruitment email address, while the Sales Engineer vacancy also lists a separate email for the Dubai office

Applicants should mention the job title in the subject line of their email and include their educational qualifications, relevant experience, technical skills and contact details.

Candidates applying for senior engineering positions should clearly state the number and type of substation projects they have completed, their experience with protection systems or testing equipment, and their involvement in retrofit and commissioning work.

Applicants for technician and electrician positions should highlight practical skills, equipment familiarity, wiring or maintenance experience and relevant technical qualifications.

For roles that require attested degree certificates or utility and municipality examinations, candidates should ensure that they understand the applicable requirements for the destination country.

The recruitment announcement does not specify a closing date, salary figures for most positions or a detailed benefits package. Applicants should contact the company directly to confirm these details and verify the terms of employment.

An Opportunity for Engineering and Technical Professionals

The recruitment drive covers a range of career paths in the Gulf’s electrical contracting and power infrastructure sectors. Graduate engineers can apply for the technician-to-engineer pathway, while experienced electrical engineers can explore specialist roles in power system protection, high-voltage testing, commissioning and substation automation.

Technical candidates with practical experience in panel wiring, industrial electrical maintenance, equipment refurbishment and repairs also have opportunities to apply. The Sales Engineer vacancy provides a separate option for candidates who combine an electrical engineering background with product knowledge and commercial experience.

With positions listed across Qatar, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, WinStar Group’s recruitment announcement may be relevant to jobseekers looking for opportunities in electrical infrastructure, power systems and industrial projects.

Interested candidates should review the requirements for their preferred position carefully and apply using the email address provided by the company.

Company: WinStar Group
Industry: Electrical contracting, power systems and infrastructure
Locations: Qatar, UAE and Saudi Arabia, depending on the position
Application method: Email CV to the address specified for the role